ACE Academy
Oregon Building Congress in partnership with Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Parkrose, and Reynolds School Districts sponsors a public, tuition-free charter high school, called the OBC Academy for Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE). ACE opened its doors for the 2008-2009 school year and is currently serving its first junior class. ACE is a shared-time program for junior, and next year senior, students that is comprised of learners from the sponsoring school districts, neighboring high schools and home schools. ACE offers a math, science, English and technical skills curriculum in the design-build industry delivered in an integrated, hands-on setting. Industry partnerships are integral to students' experiences at ACE. To learn more about ACE, visit the school's website at www.acecharterschool.org.
Become an ACE Student
The ACE Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. The school is open to junior and senior students from Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Parkrose and Reynolds School Districts. Click here to learn more and apply for the ACE Academy!
Pre-ACE Programs
ACE Summer Academy for 8th, 9th and 10th Graders
July 13-31, 2009. Much like the Taste of ACE Spring Break program, the ACE Summer Academy will introduce students to architecture, construction and engineering through a combination of hands-on learning, site visits and teamwork. The three-week intensive program is open to rising 8th, 9th and 10th graders from ACE's sponsoring school districts - Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Parkrose and Reynolds. The camp will run from 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Lunch will be offered at no cost for students and bus passes will be available to those who need them. The camp will be open to 30 students. Female and minority students are especially encouraged to apply.
Click here to download an application!